Chainsaws & pumpkin soup

Ahh, what a darling. He just loves his chainsaw. Apart from the odd very odd glance he gets from passers-by, Alastair is as happy as Larry whirring away. When we talk about forests, he makes a whirring sound. If I mention jungles, same thing. Trees, felled. Branches and twigs, no chance.
Quite ironic really, since the gift was from Barbara and John and Barbara's passion is horticulture and plants.

As you can see he's developed quite a technique.

Can't think where he got his inspiration....

And it was also hallowe'en, so Gregor volunteered to help make soup.

Cooking is great for him as it keeps him very concentrated

and quiet!

I let him progress to sitting by the oven this time and he kept a safe distance.

I think this was a pumpkin and carrot and parsnip one, by the looks of it.

And as they say, the proof of the pudding...